A campaign handout in support of incumbent city councilman Gary Lewis circulating in Statesboro’s District 2 alleges a plot by Councilmen Will Britt and Travis Chance to force the representative from office by recruiting his opposition. Chance and Britt deny the claims, as do the men vying for the open council seat, and take offense to what they say is a dishonest and disappointing message being spread to Statesboro citizens. “I am offended, and I think it is pitiful that he has done this,” said Britt.